V43.7: Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident

The ICD-10 code V43.7 refers to an injury sustained by a car occupant during a traffic accident, specifically a collision with another car, pick-up truck or van. In this context, the person affected was situated on the outside of the vehicle when the accident occurred. This could include a range of injuries, varying in their severity and nature dependent on the circumstances of the collision. The injury could potentially affect any part of the body, from minor cuts and abrasions to serious traumatic injuries, including head trauma, broken bones, or internal injuries. The type, location, and severity of the injury depend on several factors such as the speed of the vehicles involved in the collision, the safety features of the vehicle, and whether the person was properly utilizing safety protocols, like being strapped in a seat. The progression of the injury largely depends on the immediate medical response and ongoing treatment.